Things That Can Happen During Therapy
Sometimes you leave a therapy session and feel like you just ran an absolute mental marathon. Your mind is buzzing, your body feels incredibly heavy, and all you want to do is crawl into bed for a long nap. It is so easy to walk away from a deep session and wonder, “Am I doing this right?” or feel caught off guard by how much energy it actually takes to look inward. But these are completely natural parts of the healing process. There are so many normal things that happen under the surface when you commit to this work: Gaining self-awareness: Suddenly connecting the dots on old habits, reactions, or patterns you’ve carried for years. It can be eye-opening, and sometimes a little heavy to process. Experiencing emotional release: Finally letting the tears, anger, or grief surface after your system has spent months or even years holding them back to keep you safe. Receiving validation and support: Sitting with the beautiful, sometimes overwhelming feeling of being genuinely seen,...